"It's the leader. Hongmei's goddaughter is a young lady from the prestigious McCann family, and she's just six years old this year."
She also collaborated with the head of the first family and the young master of the third family, the Roy family.
There haven't been many collaborations with the McCann family, but they were preparing to research corn harvesters before I arrived.
He and the young master of the Roy family opened a trading company, and from then on, the three of them would work together, including a game company and a research group.
Zhang Shouyi put down his teacup. "Oh? How do you know so much?"
Zhao Hao's heart skipped a beat. Was the leader dissatisfied? "Because I've become Hongmei's head housekeeper, which means that when she returns to China, I'll be responsible for managing everything for her there."
"Oh! Thank you for your hard work."
Zhao Hao thought to himself, "This guy is so quiet. He only ever utters a few words in a question."
At this moment, Wang Ying came in and said, "Commander, leader, dinner is ready."
"Okay, let's go eat!" Gu Chuanming stood up.
Just then, Uncle Li led Liang Yongmin in.
"Good morning, leader. I am Zhang Hongmei's classmate. Liu Jingze wrote to me, asking me to come and meet one of her foreign friends."
"Hehe, you've come at the right time, let's go eat."
Liang Yongmin wanted to refuse, but ultimately didn't have the courage to say it, so he went to the restaurant with everyone. He kept regretting not having eaten first. He was just too excited; he had finally received news about Zhang Hongmei—how could he not be excited?
This is really awkward. I felt my legs were shaking a little while having dinner with two such important people.
Gu Chuanming sat down and looked at Zhao Haozheng with a smile. "Come on, young man, sit next to me. You still need to tell me more about that girl."
"Yes!" Zhao Hao readily agreed and sat down next to the old man.
Today's meal was quite plentiful, with chicken, duck, fish, meat, several vegetable dishes, and shrimp.
Liang Yongmin was seated next to Zhao Haozheng, and the two smiled at each other. "Hello, I'm Zhao Haozheng, the foreign friend Zhang Hongmei mentioned."
Liang Yongmin extended his hand and clasped it with his. "Hello, I am Zhang Hongmei's college classmate, and I am Liang Yongmin."
"Alright, you two can talk about whatever it is after dinner. Let's eat first. Don't be shy, this is the liveliest meal we've had since Hongmei left."
This is how Zhang Shouyi is in public; he rarely speaks.
Both of them felt uneasy, but neither showed it.
"Would you two like a drink?" Gu Chuanming asked. There was a small wine cup on the table, filled with wine.
"Grandpa Gu, I don't drink baijiu."
"Sir, I have something to do later, so I won't drink."
"Shouyi, what about you?"
"Grandpa, I won't drink anymore either."
"Alright, if you guys don't drink, I'll drink it myself. Young man, go back and tell Hongmei that I only drank this much in one meal, and that I didn't drink any more."
Zhao Hao nodded, but inwardly he was laughing. This old man was really like a child. It seemed that Zhang Hongmei was very strict with the elderly at home.
Aunt Li poured a bowl of tea for each of the five people who didn't drink alcohol. None of them sat at the table to eat today, but they all served them.
Zhao Hao was sitting opposite Zhang Shouyi, watching the handsome man eat elegantly. It was like a painting, so beautiful. His father had once told him that Chinese people don't talk while eating or sleeping, so everyone ate with their heads down.
Zhao Haozheng, having received a different education, knew of Gu Chuanming's status but didn't hold them in any particular reverence. Therefore, he could choose whatever he wanted to eat.
Gu Chuanming watched from the side, quite fond of the young man.
But Liang Yongmin seemed much more petty.
Gu Chuanming couldn't stand it any longer. "Liang Yongmin, don't be shy, help yourself to whatever you want. Or should I have Chengzi get you some food?"
Liang Yongmin was startled. "No need, sir, I'll get it myself." He then added a piece of braised pork that was placed in front of him.
"Don't be shy. What can you get at the school cafeteria? You're eating at home today, so don't feel embarrassed."
Liang Yongmin nodded, genuinely afraid that someone would come over to serve him, so he increased the frequency of serving him food.
After dinner, the four went to the living room for tea. "Boss, Hongmei asked me to bring you a message. Shall I go back to my room to get it?"
Zhang Shouyi nodded. His wife had already told him that the letter was just a cover-up.
A few minutes later, Zhao Haozheng returned with the letter and handed it to Zhang Shouyi.
Zhang Shouyi opened the letter in front of everyone, read it in a few minutes, and handed it to Gu Chuanming. "Since Hongmei has given such instructions, I will find someone to take responsibility for all your problems. Also, regarding this student Liang, Hongmei's intention is for you to help him; they are coming back to open a textile factory."
Liang Yongmin nodded. This was truly a great opportunity. He had to seize it.
"Don't worry, leader, I will do my best."
Zhang Shouyi nodded.
Zhao Hao felt that now was the time to speak, but the information Liu Jingze had given him was still in the room.
He glanced at the serious-looking Zhang Shouyi and said, "Sir, do you have some time right now? I'd like to hear your opinion."
"Can!"
"I'm very sorry, I have to go back and get the information that Manager Liu Jingze gave me."
After retrieving the documents, Zhao Hao handed them directly to Zhang Shouyi. "This was given to me by Manager Liu, but I really don't understand it. He told me I could ask the leadership for some advice."
Zhang Shouyi took the document and glanced at it. Liu Jingze had really gone to great lengths; Hongmei must have had this boy deliver a message for him. He was secretly furious, but he didn't show it on his face. He noted everything down, intending to deal with her when he got back.
After reading it, Zhang Shouyi handed it to Liang Yongmin.
"The information that Director Liu gave you is very objective, and I also think his choice is good. Let's hear Liang's opinion."
Liang Yongmin read it carefully from beginning to end. "Comrade, what I mean is also the Northeast. The transportation there is convenient, with roads leading in all directions. And most importantly, the land area there is large, which can grow a lot of cotton. This will reduce your costs a lot."
Zhao Hao looked at Zhang Shouyi and saw that he nodded. "Listen to advice and you'll eat your fill," was a saying his father often repeated. "Since that's the case, then let's choose that place."
"Okay, then the textile factory will be built there."
Liang Yongmin had studied with Zhang Hongmei for a year and knew that Zhang Hongmei wouldn't just ask him for such a small favor, so he asked Zhao Haozheng, "Comrade, does Zhang Hongmei have any message for me?"
"Yes, she asked me to tell you that this is an opportunity, and she hopes you will use your vacation time to follow up on it throughout the process. Also, before I leave, it would be best if you went to the textile factory to help out during your vacation!"
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